Research Associate- Structural Biologist

Research Associate
- Structural Biologist

Job Posting

Title:

Research Associate
- Structural Biologist

Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences

Location: Austin, TX

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Carry out research in structural biology and biochemistry of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid complexes.

• Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non‑LTR retro element reverse transcriptase and related proteins for structural analysis and biotechnological applications using FPLC and other methods. Characterize wild‑type and mutant proteins biochemically via enzymatic assays and determine conditions for obtaining diffraction‑quality crystals and/or for cryo‑electron microscopy analysis of proteins and protein/nucleic acid complexes. Carry out biochemical and biophysical assays.
• Obtain structures of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid‑protein complexes by X‑ray diffraction and/or cryo‑EM.
• Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals. Make presentations at lab meetings. Order chemicals and supplies for current projects.
• Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students.

• Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with demonstrated productivity in these areas.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with at least five years’ experience and demonstrated research productivity on enzymes that bind nucleic acids and/or protein‑nucleic acid complexes.

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

• Personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around bio‑hazards.
• May work around chemicals.

• Current curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of reference, at least two from referees outside of The University of Texas at Austin.
• Letter of interest.

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